Core Viewpoint - Despite a significant drop in stock price following the release of its 2024 annual report, Chaoyang Technology (SZ002981) reported a solid performance in terms of revenue and net profit, although there are concerns regarding a stalled construction project that has raised questions about the company's operational efficiency and future prospects [1][2][19]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Chaoyang Technology achieved an operating revenue of 1.734 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.24%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 113 million yuan, showing a decline of 3.31%. The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 105 million yuan, which is a 32.20% increase year-on-year [1][19]. Project Status - The "Modernized Electroacoustic Product Production Base Construction Project," which was announced as terminated in 2021, remains listed as an ongoing project in the financial statements, with construction progress stagnating at 60.60% since 2021. The company has also made a provision for impairment of 3.1939 million yuan related to this project in its 2024 report [1][10][19]. - The project was initially intended to enhance production capacity for in-ear and Bluetooth headphones, with projected annual revenues of 379 million yuan and net profits of approximately 39.15 million yuan once operational [7][19]. Operational Challenges - The North Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chaoyang Technology, has experienced a continuous decline in revenue, turning from profit to loss in 2022, and its performance is no longer reported separately in the 2024 annual report [2][31]. - The construction of the electroacoustic project has faced significant delays due to legal disputes with the contractor, which led to a complete halt in construction since 2021. Attempts to restart the project were disrupted by the sudden passing of the company's chairman in early 2024 [26][30][31]. Market Position - Chaoyang Technology has established production bases in various regions, including Dongguan, Guangzhou, Laiwu, and Hezhou, as well as an overseas base in Vietnam. However, the North Company, which was intended to expand the company's market presence in northern China, has become increasingly marginalized within the corporate structure [31][32]. - The North Company's net profit has significantly declined from 6.275 million yuan in 2020 to a loss of 1.365 million yuan in 2022, and it has not appeared in the list of significant subsidiaries affecting the company's net profit in the last two years [32][33].